His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and French President Emmanuel Macron have explored paths to further promote bilateral relations and cement friendship ties between the two countries' peoples.

In a phone conversation, the two sides reaffirmed the robust relations between the two countries and their keenness to continue fostering cooperation to ensure their best interests.

The latest regional developments and an array of issues of mutual concern featured high during the conversation.